Enugu Governor Meets Tinubu and Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has led the South East region in calling for the release of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu.
He told State House media about it after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday.
The governor emphasized the President’s commitment to national reconciliation and compassion, requesting him to view Kanu’s release as an act of goodwill toward strengthening people’s peace and fellowship.
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Of course, we discussed Nnamdi Kanu’s release, he added. You may be aware that the South East has made a collective demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release. We basically identified with that and requested, Mr. President, who promised the people in his inaugural address that he’ll engender national healing and serve with compassion.
So we’ve basically informed him that this would serve as a pointer to his administration’s hand of fellowship extended to Neighbor. Mbah also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering on his campaign pledges and changing the state’s economy. He emphasized the significance of collaboration and coordination with the federal government.
We have taken a bold view of what Enugu State can achieve in the next four years, aiming to grow our economy from its current levels to $30 billion, he explained. The governor also stressed the unrealized potential of Enugu’s untapped natural deposits, which he believes may be converted into profitable assets through a collaboration with the federal government.
He stated that through utilizing this relationship, the state hopes to attract private sector investments and drive economic growth. Recognizing the importance of a favorable economic environment for private sector participation, the governor emphasized the importance of better security and infrastructure.
Private sector investment thrives when doing business is easy, and security and infrastructure are critical indicators of this, he said. In order to improve security and foster a positive business climate, the governor banned sit-at-home protests on Mondays in Enugu.
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In order to improve security and foster a positive business climate, the governor banned sit-in protests on Mondays in Enugu. He stated that while this move is intended to stimulate economic activity, it also demands increased security measures to manage any threats.
He told reporters after his meeting with Tinubu on Thursday that his discussion with the President, which was requested by the South-East region, was in line with Tinubu’s promise in his inaugural address to bring the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to national attention.
He told reporters after meeting with Tinubu on Thursday that his meeting with the President, which was requested by the South-East region, was in line with Tinubu’s vow in his inaugural address to promote national healing and reconciliation.
Mbah, who characterized the encounter as heartening, stated that engagement and collaboration with the federal government were crucial to bringing his administration’s vision for Enugu State to fruition, particularly in the areas of the economy, infrastructure, security, and the reactivation of dormant industries.
“I came,” he explained, “and frankly, I brought to the President the warm greetings and best wishes of the government and people of Enugu State.” Above all, you may be aware that we made significant campaign pledges to the people of Enugu. We’ve also expressed a massive vision.
Of course, you are aware that the anticipated growth rate will be driven by the private sector, and the private sector desires ease of doing business, and one of the key indications of ease of doing business is security and infrastructure. So we had that chat with Mr. President as well.
Finally, we discussed the release of Nnamdi Kanu. You are aware that we basically identified with that and asked Mr. President, who promised the people in his inaugural address that he would bring about national healing and serve with compassion. So we basically informed him that this would serve as a pointer to his administration’s extended hands of fellowship to Ndigbo, he stated.
